Benefits Manager

CONTRACT ROLE: Estimated 3-6 months

We are looking for an experienced Benefits Manager to support a client with a contract opportunity, to help provide interim support in benefits, LOA, and lead open enrollment during the estimated 3-6 months coverage period. The client is located in the SF Bay Area and needs someone to work Pacific Standard Time hours, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This role will oversee day-to-day benefits operations, employee communications, leave coordination, and compliance activities while helping ensure a smooth and accurate experience for employees. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of benefits administration, open enrollment, vendor partnership, and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead benefits onboarding activities for new employees and coordinate annual enrollment efforts, including creating and delivering clear informational materials.

• Oversee benefit plan participation updates, qualifying life event changes, and eligibility administration to maintain accurate employee records.

• Maintain benefit and payroll documentation while working closely with payroll partners to verify deductions and resolve data discrepancies.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for insurance carriers, external administrators, and other benefit vendors to address service issues and support accurate plan administration.

• Coordinate leave-related processes, including family, medical, and disability absences, in collaboration with designated leave management partners.

• Administer workers’ compensation activities and facilitate ergonomic accommodation requests for employees as needed.

• Perform billing reviews, reconciliation activities, compliance reporting, and required filings to ensure deadlines and financial accuracy are met.

• Monitor adherence to applicable federal, state, and local benefit regulations by conducting routine audits and supporting compliant administrative practices.

• Partner with HR leadership to assess benefit offerings, respond to workforce needs, and support programs aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in benefits administration, benefits analysis, or a closely related function.

• MUST have experience with UKG/UltiPro to be consider for this position

• Background working in a complex organizational environment with hands-on responsibility for benefit program administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting leave management processes; familiarity with a third-party leave administration platform is preferred.

• Strong understanding of regulations related to employee benefits, leave administration, and compliance obligations.

• Proven experience managing annual open enrollment activities from planning through employee support.

• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration systems.

• Excellent communication, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to adapt quickly in a changing environment.

Compensation

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